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I work a lot of overtime. Should my holiday pay reflect this overtime?

Yes. Following a series of important court rulings brought by unions, it is now established that holiday pay must be your 'normal' wages. This means it must include all the pay components you would normally have earned had you not been on holiday.

It is unlawful, following these rulings, for your employer to pay you holiday pay based on basic pay only, excluding your overtime. Speak to your union if you are concerned about how holiday pay is calculated where you work.

Strictly speaking, the rulings referred to apply only to the four weeks of holiday given to workers by the European Working Time Directive.

Note: This content is provided as general background information and should not be taken as legal advice or financial advice for your particular situation. Make sure to get individual advice on your case from your union, a source on our free help page or an independent financial advisor before taking any action.